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RISE 15 - Alison vs Benson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Farina (ranked 3431 p4p, 357 weight class) and Frank Greene (ranked 8301 p4p, 649 weight class). Greene has chosen Tiger rap-by ANDRE NICOTINA as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Farina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Greene!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greene is defended easily by Farina.
It looked like Farina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Greene.
Greene misses with a takedown
and Farina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Frank Greene has been cut.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt
and Farina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mario Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Greene.
Farina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Farina counters with a big right hand! Oh Greene is in trouble here! Farina follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Farina!
A victorious Mario Farina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Greene was interviewed post fight and said 'That's BS yo'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 5246 p4p, 366 weight class) and Carter Von Krokehaumer (ranked 6869 p4p, 416 weight class). Von Krokehaumer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Germany National Anthem. Christian Baier had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Von Krokehaumer !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Krokehaumer clinches up against the cage.
Baier pulls Von Krokehaumer into guard.
Baier pulls Von Krokehaumer in to control the position.
Baier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Krokehaumer 's guard.
Baier passes into half guard.
Von Krokehaumer wants to get back to his feet.
Baier slows the pace down in half guard.
Baier wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Krokehaumer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baier passes to side control.
Baier moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baier looking for a guillotine from mount but Von Krokehaumer is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Krokehaumer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Baier is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Baier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christian Baier!
Christian Baier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kenway (ranked 5785 p4p, 390 weight class) and Eta Knox (ranked 6770 p4p, 413 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eta Knox!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kenway drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Kenway seems to have locked his on tight now - Knox screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Kenway, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Charles Kenway!
Charles Kenway managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RISE Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Ngannou (ranked 4141 p4p, 418 weight class) and Josh Heath (ranked 4568 p4p, 446 weight class). Heath is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blaze all day -by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alistar Ngannou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Heath !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngannou misses with a takedown attempt
and Heath counters with a shoot takedown. Ngannou fights it but they end up in guard.
Heath content to stall in guard here.
Heath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heath is posturing up here but Ngannou has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Heath tries to roll out but it's too tight and Heath has to tap! Slick submission there by Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alistar Ngannou!
Alistar Ngannou got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Josh Heath had this to say: 'Fuck you'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Barnaby (ranked 4388 p4p, 501 weight class) and Roel Zuijderduijn (ranked 4758 p4p, 487 weight class). Barnaby comes to the cage accompanied by There Will Be Blood. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cornelius Barnaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roel Zuijderduijn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnaby lands a left and a right that send Zuijderduijn crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnaby thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Barnaby lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zuijderduijn loads up on a big right hand but Barnaby slips the punch.
Barnaby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnaby swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Zuijderduijn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuijderduijn misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnaby finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Barnaby throws a head kick that misses.
Cornelius Barnaby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnaby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnaby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zuijderduijn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zuijderduijn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnaby.
A big left from Zuijderduijn misses.
Barnaby feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barnaby misses with an uppercut. Zuijderduijn saw that one coming.
Barnaby takes a swing at Zuijderduijn's ribcage but misses.
Zuijderduijn avoids a kick to the body.
Zuijderduijn throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnaby.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zuijderduijn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnaby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zuijderduijn blocks the body kick.
Zuijderduijn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnaby is out of range and Zuijderduijn settles back down.
Barnaby thuds a left hand into Zuijderduijn's body.
Barnaby tries a low kick but Zuijderduijn avoids it.
Zuijderduijn tried to score with a low kick but Barnaby checks it.
Zuijderduijn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barnaby takes a step back to recover.
Barnaby lands a body shot.
Zuijderduijn throws an overhand right that lands on Barnaby's shoulder, as Barnaby tries to avoid the shot.
Zuijderduijn looks to throw a body kick
and Barnaby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnaby misses with a head kick.
A cross from Barnaby lands.
Barnaby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuijderduijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnaby.
Zuijderduijn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnaby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuijderduijn slips a jab from Barnaby.
Zuijderduijn misses with a low kick.
Barnaby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zuijderduijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barnaby.
Barnaby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zuijderduijn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zuijderduijn throws a sloppy head kick and Barnaby moves out of range easily.
Barnaby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnaby finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zuijderduijn throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Barnaby.
Barnaby misses with a body shot.
Zuijderduijn misses with a straight left.
Barnaby circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Zuijderduijn drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barnaby follows Zuijderduijn to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Barnaby!
A victorious Cornelius Barnaby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between André 3000 (ranked 9287 p4p, 473 weight class) and Christian Cyborg (ranked 25169 p4p, 525 weight class). 3000's entrance music is So Fresh N So Clean. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, André 3000!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Cyborg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
3000 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cyborg's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cyborg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for 3000.
3000 misses with a body kick.
Cyborg misses the shot to the body.
Cyborg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
3000 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cyborg will feel that in the morning.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from 3000 - that will leave a mark!
3000 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
3000 scores with a kick to the midsection.
3000 throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 throws a nice outside leg kick.
3000 lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
3000 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
3000 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cyborg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
3000 looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyborg is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from 3000. Cyborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Cyborg tries to counter it with a takedown but 3000 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
3000 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
3000 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
3000 thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cyborg if he has to take too many more of those.
Cyborg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. 3000 quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
3000 regains full guard. Nicely done.
3000 trying to control the position.
Cyborg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cyborg wants to control from the top but 3000 keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. 3000 swivels though and keeps the full guard.
3000 working a defensive guard but Cyborg manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cyborg trying to control the action but 3000 is working from the bottom.
Cyborg working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
3000 is trying to get back to half guard.
Cyborg cracks 3000 with a big right hand but 3000 just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg fails to land a wild elbow strike.
3000 is trying to control Cyborg's posture but Cyborg avoids it.
3000 is trying to escape the position but Cyborg is controlling the position.
Cyborg tries to advance to mount but can't.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg postures up.
3000 tries to bench press Cyborg off him but Cyborg keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cyborg trying to control the action but 3000 is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cyborg misses with a head kick.
A left lands for 3000.
Good leg kick by 3000 there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cyborg fails with an attempt to clinch.
3000 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cyborg moves out of range as 3000 throws a body kick.
Cyborg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. 3000 tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cyborg is in 3000's guard.
3000 is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
André 3000 dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cyborg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
3000 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cyborg tries to clinch
and 3000 counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
3000 smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
3000 tries to sprawl but Cyborg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cyborg is looking to advance position but 3000 won't allow it.
Cyborg controlling the action here.
3000 is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cyborg connects with a nice short shot to 3000's temple.
Cyborg is taking a breather. 3000 says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
3000 is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cyborg is keen to just control but 3000 is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Cyborg there.
Cyborg wants to pass the guard but 3000 is defending well.
Cyborg content to control rather than advance.
3000 wants to control but Cyborg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
3000 is looking to improve his position.
3000 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cyborg can do to turn this around?
Cyborg trying to pass the guard but 3000 defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
3000 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
3000 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cyborg.
Both fighters circling a little - 3000 finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
3000 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cyborg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from 3000.
Cyborg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
André 3000 is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from 3000.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyborg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and 3000 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
3000 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cyborg avoids a kick to the body.
Cyborg needs to keep his hands up - 3000 had a free shot at his head there.
Cyborg just misses with a punch to the body.
Cyborg walks into a stiff left hand from 3000.
3000 dodges the punch combination from Cyborg.
Cyborg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch combination from Cyborg misses.
3000 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
3000 lands a jab.
Christian Cyborg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cyborg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyborg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Cyborg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cyborg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
3000 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cyborg walks forward, straight into a front kick from 3000.
3000 scores with a nice body kick.
3000 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cyborg's head.
3000 scores with a sloppy right hand. Cyborg should have avoided that one.
3000 connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cyborg's hands.
3000 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cyborg wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
André 3000 dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by 3000. That's going to slow Cyborg down.
Cyborg throws a shot from downtown. 3000 moves away and avoids it.
Cyborg takes one on the button.
3000 cracks Cyborg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
3000 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cyborg was well out of range. Poor timing from 3000.
3000 tries to land a body kick
and Cyborg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
3000 trying to hold on to Cyborg's head to control him but Cyborg postures up.
Cyborg winds up and cracks 3000 with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Cyborg seems content to control.
3000 wants to improve his position but Cyborg is controlling well.
Cyborg tries to pass the half guard into mount. 3000 knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
3000 has hold of Cyborg's hands but Cyborg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
3000 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cyborg pulls his head out easily.
3000 is not content to let Cyborg control the position.
Cyborg prevents 3000 from improving his position.
Cyborg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cyborg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for 3000!
Christian Cyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
André 3000 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the head.
Cyborg avoids the attempt from 3000 to control.
3000 takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cyborg with shots to the head and body - 3000 looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cyborg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cyborg looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cyborg with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 is trying desperately to improve position.
3000 tries to lock up and control but Cyborg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
3000 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cyborg content just to control the position here.
Cyborg throwing strikes here but 3000 is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cyborg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as 3000 is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cyborg throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cyborg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cyborg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
3000 tries to lock up and control but Cyborg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns 3000 that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Cyborg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think 3000 has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... André 3000!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorn Diener (ranked 4028 p4p, 408 weight class) and Bruno Faze (ranked 5118 p4p, 504 weight class). Faze has chosen Ride on these MOTHA fuckas-by 2PAC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Jorn Diener has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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274 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorn Diener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Faze!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diener is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faze.
Faze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diener.
Faze slips a straight right by Diener.
Faze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diener napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Diener sneaks out the side door and pushes Faze away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Faze throws a jab when Diener was well out of range.
Diener cracks Faze with a good jab.
It looks like Bruno Faze has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diener swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Faze counters with a takedown into side control.
Diener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diener tries to get out of the position.
Faze advances to mount.
Diener has given up his back. Will we see Faze going for some submissions?
Faze has got one arm under Diener's chin. This could be trouble... Diener trying to control the other hand but Faze gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Diener has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bruno Faze!
Bruno Faze decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Lord (ranked 2861 p4p, 357 weight class) and Nathan Shield (ranked 7045 p4p, 643 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Shield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lord. No joy for Shield on that attempt.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Lord's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lord as he avoids it easily.
Shield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lord lands with a hook. Shield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shield takes a swing at Lord's ribcage but misses.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
Shield walks into a stiff left hand from Lord.
Shield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Logan Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Shield.
Shield tries to clinch up.
Shield tries to clinch up.
Lord fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shield doesn't manage to clinch there - Lord circles away.
Lord scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shield.
Shield clinches up against the cage.
Lord scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lord.
Lord dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shield misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lord works on Shield's body with a couple of short punches.
Lord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lord scores with a hook to the body.
Shield looks winded!
Lord lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lord.
Lord throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Shield fails to land.
A short left from Lord.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Lord as the two fighters clinch.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shield is rocked!
A short right from Lord on the inside.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
Shield is still on wobbly legs! Can Lord finish him?
Lord lands with a left to the head.
Lord lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Lord.
Lord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shield or not.
Lord is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lord lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Lord to work.
A short right from Lord on the inside.
Lord digs a right hand underneath Shield's ribcage. Shield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Lord.
Lord scores with a shoulder strike.
Lord lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shield backwards.
Lord creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shield with a big uppercut! Shield tries to clinch up but Lord pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shield to the mat! Shield covers up and Lord unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Logan Lord!
A victorious Logan Lord thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Comeau (ranked 3385 p4p, 417 weight class) and Logan McKibbon (ranked 3828 p4p, 465 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Comeau might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to One of These Days. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Melvin Comeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan McKibbon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comeau clobbers McKibbon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Logan McKibbon has been cut.
Comeau misses with a left hand
and McKibbon moves into the clinch.
Comeau is trying to force a seperation but McKibbon has the dominant position.
McKibbon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Comeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Comeau is trying to break the clinch but McKibbon has him pressed against the cage.
Comeau wants to break free but McKibbon has control.
McKibbon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKibbon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKibbon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Comeau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Comeau is trying to break the clinch but McKibbon is controlling him.
McKibbon tries a knee to the head but Comeau blocks it.
McKibbon is pushing Comeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKibbon landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKibbon misses with a knee to the head.
Comeau has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Comeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Comeau missing with a left hand there. McKibbon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKibbon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McKibbon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKibbon tries to close the distance and clinch but Comeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Comeau looks to score with a jab to the body but McKibbon is just out of range.
McKibbon wants to counter with a clinch but Comeau pushes him away.
McKibbon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKibbon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Comeau throws out a loose jab but McKibbon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comeau sets himself, and McKibbon steps forward looking for the clinch! Comeau avoids it this time.
McKibbon shoots in but Comeau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKibbon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Comeau.
Comeau misses with a wild combination.
Comeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKibbon moves away.
Comeau misses with a hook. McKibbon ducked under it nicely.
McKibbon tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKibbon closes the distance and clinches.
McKibbon is pushing Comeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Comeau tries to circle away but McKibbon has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Comeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKibbon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Comeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Comeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKibbon.
McKibbon moves out of range as Comeau strikes.
McKibbon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Comeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKibbon defending well as Comeau loads up on a big left hand.
McKibbon has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKibbon tries to land a knee to the head but Comeau blocks with his arms.
McKibbon slowing the pace effectively.
McKibbon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKibbon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Comeau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from McKibbon.
Comeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Comeau misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKibbon gets a clinch.
McKibbon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McKibbon misses with a knee to the head.
Comeau manages to break the clinch.
Comeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Comeau misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Comeau misses.
Comeau misses with a hook.
McKibbon blocks a jab.
McKibbon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Comeau.
Comeau throws a series of strikes that have McKibbon backpedaling.
Nice uppercut lands for Comeau. That snapped McKibbon's head back.
McKibbon pushes Comeau up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that McKibbon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKibbon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Comeau blocks it with crossed arms.
Comeau takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Melvin Comeau has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKibbon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Comeau breaks the clinch.
Comeau swats away the attempt to clinch by McKibbon.
Comeau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Comeau misses the jab.
McKibbon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Comeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Comeau loads up on a big right hand but McKibbon slips the punch.
Melvin Comeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKibbon clinches up with Comeau and pushes him back against the cage.
Comeau tries to break the clinch but McKibbon is controlling the position.
Comeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Comeau bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKibbon's head.
Comeau throws a hook to the side of McKibbon's head but McKibbon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Comeau scores with a jab. McKibbon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Comeau misses the target.
McKibbon is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Comeau dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Comeau throws out a loose jab but McKibbon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comeau scores with a jab.
McKibbon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKibbon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Comeau.
Melvin Comeau is winning the standup battle so far.
McKibbon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Comeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKibbon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Logan McKibbon's cut even more.
Comeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan McKibbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKibbon defending well as Comeau loads up on a big left hand.
Comeau sets himself, and McKibbon steps forward looking for the clinch! Comeau avoids it this time.
Comeau throws a lazy right hand but McKibbon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Comeau throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on McKibbon's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Comeau dives in looking to finish as McKibbon flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Comeau's strikes! Comeau is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! McKibbon's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but McKibbon was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Comeau!
After the fight, Melvin Comeau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Logan McKibbon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming everyone , it was not my night.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Alison (ranked 1883 p4p, 203 weight class) and Bennie Benson (ranked 2460 p4p, 260 weight class). Alison comes to the cage accompanied by The Greatest (I am). This should be fireworks!
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267 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Alison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bennie Benson !
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alison takes a swing at Benson 's ribcage but misses.
Benson connects with a single shot there.
Benson clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Alison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alison tries to pull guard but Benson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alison jumps guard and drags Benson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benson wanted to stand there but Alison had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Benson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Benson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alison is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison controlling Benson 's posture.
Benson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alison, up you get!
Benson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennie Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benson closes the distance and pushes Alison back into the cage.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alison.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Alison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alison tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alison drops back down to his feet.
Benson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alison.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benson walks away with a smile on his face. Alison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Alison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson lands with an overhand left.
Benson digs a good hook to Alison's body.
Benson has managed to clinch.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alison pulls Benson into guard.
Benson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Benson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alison's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennie Benson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alison has a takedown stuffed.
Benson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Benson as the two fighters clinch.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
Alison misses with a punch to the body.
Benson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Benson . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Benson misses with some punches.
Benson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benson moves in looking to clinch but Alison pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Benson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alison is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Benson jabs Alison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alison, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
A nice left hand lands by Benson .
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Alison avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alison tries to pull guard but Benson holds him up against the cage and eventually Alison drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Benson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Benson .
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennie Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson tries to work over Alison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Alison is trying to pull guard but Benson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Alison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benson working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Alison avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Benson .
Alison blocks an uppercut.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Benson scores with a shot to the side of Alison's head.
Benson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
Alison blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennie Benson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch but Alison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benson .
Nice body punch from Benson .
Benson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alison rather than just go for the knockout.
Benson misses with a series of wild punches.
Benson misses with a jab to the body
and Alison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benson moves into the clinch.
Benson can't find room to land a body shot as Alison controls the action.
Alison fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
Alison blocking some punches.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a lazy right hand but Alison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benson gets a clinch.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alison.
Benson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alison controls his hands.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alison wants to sweep here but Benson controlling him for the moment.
Benson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Benson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Benson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alison is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alison is working an open guard so Benson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Benson moves into the clinch.
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Benson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennie Benson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benson gets a clinch.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
Benson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alison or not.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
Alison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alison uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Benson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benson lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Benson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benson misses with some punches.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
Benson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
A right hand to the body from Benson .
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson .
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alisons head.
Benson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson .
Alison fails to pull guard.
Benson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alison blocking some punches.
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
Benson lands an uppercut.
Alison wants to stall.
Benson misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson misses with the head strike.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Alison avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson .
Benson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries a body shot but Alison blocks it.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benson .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benson .
Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alison backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alison blocks a body shot from Benson .
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Alison avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Benson fails to land.
Alison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bennie Benson dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson .
Alison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alison blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alison is trying to maintain a safe position but Benson gets an underhook and turns Alison into the cage.
Benson scores with a shoulder strike.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alison prevents a body shot from Benson .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Alison controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
Alison leaning against his opponent.
Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Alison.
Benson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson working aggressively here.
Benson tries to throw a body punch but Alison avoids it by throwing Benson back against the cage.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Alison blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson .
Benson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands a nice uppercut.
Alison pulls guard.
Alison is working an open guard so Benson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alison in his tracks.
Alison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benson tries to clinch but Alison moves out of range.
Bennie Benson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alison shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Benson . Beautiful body shot.
Benson stuns Alison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benny Alison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alison gets tackled into the cage by Benson . Benson maintains the clinch.
Benson has a couple of punches blocked by Alison.
Benson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson .
Benson lands a nice shot to the body.
Benson working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Benson .
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Benson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Benson .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benson .
Benson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennie Benson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alisons head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bennie Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Benson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 43:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bennie Benson !
Bennie Benson is the new heavyweight champion!
Bennie Benson very nearly forgot to thank XFighter Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Benny Alison had this to say: 'Disgrace. Obviously I was winning the fight. This referee and judges should be fired. To let them work again in this profession would be a disgrace. My manager and the entire RISE organization will not stand for such an injustice.'.
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